Shingle minded design – Diamond shapes from Sotech
A new-build office building has become a ‘jewel’ in the landscape with the installation of diamond-shaped shingles.
The building, the workplace for hundreds of people,...
Fountainbridge student housing scheme receives top marks
LAKESMERE was appointed by main contractor Pochin’s Construction to complete an extensive cladding package for Edinburgh Napier University’s new Bainfield student residence scheme in...
An Equinox that will last all year – Eurocell
EUROCELL has announced an advanced tiled roof system for new and refurbishment projects.
The latest addition, Equinox, can be used to transform an existing roof...
Pitched roof plan for new Ronald McDonald House
INDEPENDENT charity Ronald McDonald House has announced that it has secured planning permission for a new facility at the South Glasgow Hospitals Campus.
The new...
Working flat out – Awards for Glasgow projects
TWO projects in Glasgow have landed top honours in this year’s Roofing Awards.
Organised by the National Federation of Roofing Contractors, the event in London...
Guard of honour for Livingston shopping site
TRAD Safety Systems has supplied and installed 800 linear metres of its new Edgeguard permanent roof edge protection system across ten roofs at shopping...
New school roof doesn’t fall flat
A new Kalzip ‘Flat Pan’ roof has been created for the landmark Orchard Brae School in Aberdeen.
Over 3,000 sqm of aluminium standing seam profile...
Ochil follows the curve in captivating Tiree project
OVER the last three years, Denny-based Ochil Timber has been part of an intriguing architectural project on the island of Tiree, which has seen...
New colour added to Redland slates range
Redland is introducing a new, darker grey colour to its Mini Stonewold product range.
The existing Slate Grey colour presents a mid-grey finish that comes...
Kelso school roof is a class apart
NORTHERN Irish roofing and cladding firm Thornton has recently completed work on a striking roofing structure at a Scottish primary school.
The Antrim-based business was...
Much-needed Dundee homes near completion
300 new homes are nearing completion in Dundee as part of the local council's plans to replace outdated properties.
The development in Mill ‘O’ Mains has...
Robertson to ‘raise the roof’ in Inverness
CONTRACTOR Robertson will be quite literally ‘raising the roof’ on a project in Inverness next week.
Robertson Homes will be utilising a 150-ton crane to...
Roofshield aids historic building conversion
ROOFSHIELD has been used in the recent conversion of Waterside Maltings in Ditchingham by P J Livesey Group.
Working closely with the Broads Authority...
Fire option for curtain walling
A fire resistant enhancement of its traditional curtain walling systems has been launched by aluminium systems supplier Kawneer.
The range extension applies to the AA100...
Over 100 jobs go as Lakesmere enters administration
Roofing and cladding specialist Lakesmere has gone into administration with the loss of 109 jobs.
Richard Hawes and Nick Edwards of Deloitte have been appointed...
A traditional look for Highland community
A housebuilder has chosen Cupa Pizarras’ Heavy 3 slate to help achieve a traditional look for homes in the new town of Tornagrain, near...
Watertight roof solution brings peace of mind to new residents
BriggsAmasco, has provided a “complex” waterproofing system to ensure a new multi-million pound residential complex remains protected against the risk of water ingress for...
Time to shine a light on the ‘invisible illness’
Earlier this year, data released by the Office for National Statistics revealed the risk of suicide among low-skilled male labourers, particularly those working in...
Automotive engineering inspires building products
By Brian Mack, technical business development manager, EJOT UK Ltd
AS fastener manufacturers, our building products often benefit from having dedicated teams of automotive engineers...
Great Lakes: Scottish activity helps boost profits for facade specialist
LAKESMERE Glasgow has built up an enviable portfolio of projects across Scotland, having worked on such high-profile schemes as the regional sports facility in...
